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O'Neill, NE

Founded 1882Holt CountyElev. 606 m
Population
3,574
Median home
$130,900
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About O'Neill

O'Neill is home to roughly 3,574 residents. O'Neill was founded in 1882 and sits in Holt County. The median age is 43.1 and the median household income is $66,458. Homes carry a median value of $130,900, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.7%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,574
Median age
43.1
Median household income
$66,458
Per-capita income
$33,812
Poverty rate
14.9%
High-school grad or higher
90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
Unemployment
0%
Avg. commute
11.1 min
Work from home
2.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.7%
Hispanic or Latino8.5%
Black0.8%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.7%
Service22.5%
Sales & office17.9%
Production, transportation & material moving17.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$130,900
Median gross rent
$712/mo
Owner-occupied
66.5%
Median year built
1966
Households
1,539
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

O'Neill has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading52%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
O'NEILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime84% below national
O'Neill62
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 72% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime87% below national
O'Neill246
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 48% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, O'Neill Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around O'Neill.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Holt County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

O'Neill is in Holt County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

O'Neill was founded in 1882 and sits in Holt County. Elevation ~606 m.

Map of O'Neill
O'Neill, NE
Where O'Neill is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Nebraska State Bank BuildingGolden HotelHolt County CourthouseUS Post Office--O'NeillO'Neill Carnegie LibrarySt. Patrick’s Catholic ChurchBiglin, W.J., House
Notable people from O'Neill
Harry OwensJames A. DonohoeDebra KolsteFrancis C. WhelanFrank LeahyClayton DanksJake PeetzPatrick SullivanEdith Dette Sherman
People searches in O'Neill
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Nearby cities
Norfolk (69 mi)Wayne (85 mi)Broken Bow (89 mi)Columbus (97 mi)Grand Island (107 mi)Schuyler (107 mi)

Registered sex offenders in O'Neill, NE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for O'Neill, Nebraska.

Linda Ann Allen, 72
O'Neill · Holt County · 68763
AKA Linda A Allen

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

O'Neill — frequently asked

What is the population of O'Neill, Nebraska?
O'Neill has a population of about 3,574, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in O'Neill?
The median home value in O'Neill is $130,900, and the median gross rent is $712/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is O'Neill safe? What is the crime rate?
O'Neill Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 62 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does O'Neill face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Holt County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in O'Neill?
O'Neill has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in O'Neill?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near O'Neill. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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